From the flood to the confusion of ascension :: Zerozero.pt

Alverca looked to be heading for another win at home, but stoppage time was hot and crazy, and Villgueras equalized from the penalty spot, making the battle for promotion to the third league even fiercer.

Academic victory (1-0) against Lusitânia de Lourosa gave more importance to the match between Alverca and Felgueiras, who were in Ribatejo. The day was rainy and the field was very wet, which made the work of the two teams a little difficult, but that did not prevent them from trying to play well and with a beautiful rhythm and dynamic.

Under more pressure in the league table, Villgueras was the one who came in with the most desire to score and possess the ball, and he managed, despite the pitch, to have good possession and dynamics in attack, with the attacking three moving constantly and well. Supported by full-backs Cassinho and Bangera. However, Alverca's defense was helping itself, protecting a line of five, and was patient in trying to build on the speed and verticality of its wingers and Joao Costa, until they ended up having the best chances of the first half, with two shots hitting the crossbar. Another during the break.

The trip to the locker rooms was good for the field, but it did little to change the dynamics of the game. Villgueras continued his desire to possess the ball and increased in the advanced lines, but Alverca took advantage of this and scored the opening goal, in the 49th minute, through the inevitable scorer Joao Costa, in an amazing counter-attack, where the striker withstood the pressure of two defenders, until he reached the area. Penalty and he kicked the ball, tying the score at 1-0.

This goal made Alverca lower his lines further and Villgueras had full control. However, Agostinho Pinto's men were clearly having difficulties penetrating the final third and were in an organized and consistent attack, but somewhat ineffective and always fragile in transition. Pravim kept what was necessary, but at 90+7 minutes, VAR detected a handball in the Alverca area and Broninho equalized for Villgueiras.

However, during the celebrations, Broninho ordered the bench to be silenced, which led to massive confusion, resulting in the expulsion of a handful (or more) from both sides, and long minutes of discussion, this after Alverca had already had four members sacked by their technical staff. Throughout the game. Despite this great (and sad) confusion, the outcome remains unchanged. The battle for promotion to League 3 continues.